Melbourne’s nightlife has a bold new heartbeat—and it’s pulsing from North Melbourne. Since opening its doors in 2024, VIVA Melbourne has fast become a nightlife icon, blending the vintage glamour of 1920s cabaret with the gritty sophistication of underground Berlin and New York. Located on Level 2 of Sutton Street, this luxe performance venue offers an immersive experience like no other, redefining late-night entertainment in the city.
VIVA has debuted two boundary-pushing new productions: Vogue and Vicious. Vogue is an unapologetically glamorous collision of high fashion, avant-garde movement, and cirque spectacle, drawing inspiration from the Paris runways and New York’s ballroom scene. In contrast, Vicious is VIVA’s most provocative late-night show yet—raw, seductive, and untamed, with hypnotic dancers and pulse-pounding performances that challenge and excite in equal measure. “Each show is a statement,” says VIVA Director Karlee Kaminski. “One celebrates the art of fashion and movement; the other dives headfirst into the wild, the wicked, and the unexpected.”
But VIVA isn’t just about what happens on stage. Guests can indulge in a curated gourmet snack menu—think haloumi fries with yuzu mayo and honey sesame glaze, or sushi rice arancini topped with roe and pickled ginger. For those with a sweet tooth, the crème brûlée is a decadent must. All of it pairs perfectly with handcrafted cocktails like the signature VIVA Cocktail (Cognac, Yellow Chartreuse and lemon) or the fiery Ivy (Fireball, Licor 43 and apple juice), served throughout the two-hour show.
Channeling the spirit of prohibition speakeasies and the energy of Studio 54, VIVA offers a sophisticated yet rebellious escape from the ordinary. With performances running on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 7:30 PM and 10:30 PM, and tickets starting from $50, it’s no wonder culture seekers are flocking to Melbourne’s newest playground of spectacle and sensation.
For more information, visit vivamelbourne.com.au/events.
Leave a Reply